Lipitor: Brand Drug Name
Atorvaststin: Generic Drug Name
Cholesterol: Primary Disease Name
Lipitor Cholesterol Medication Mechanism of Action
Lipitor works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-Co A Reducatse) that is needed to make
cholesterol in the liver. Therefore, less cholesterol is made and the levels of
cholesterol in the blood decrease. By blocking this enzyme, Lipitor also helps
the liver to increase the breakdown of the "bad" LDL cholesterol. Reduction of
cholesterol levels in the blood has been shown to reduce the risks associated
with heart disease such as heart attacks and strokes.
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